Luxembourg diesel not up to scratch for winter, finds ACL

Luxembourg's petrol stations are not all selling winter diesel, Luxembourg automobile club ACL has warned, calling on the government for clear regulations.

19.11.2012

(CS) Luxembourg's petrol stations are not all selling winter diesel, Luxembourg automobile club ACL has warned, calling on the government for clear regulations.

While a European directive specifies the technical definition of winter diesel, there was no corresponding regulation in Luxembourg, the ACL said in a statement, adding that the government should address this oversight for the sake of consumer protection.

Currently, the ACL found, petrol stations in Luxembourg sell diesel fit for temperatures between -9°C up to -29°C, depending on the seller.

Some 20 petrol stations were tested between November 5 and November 7, showing that there was no clarity for customers as to what kind of diesel they were buying, leaving the chance that motorists could see their car breaking down should temperatures drop or should they go on trips to colder climes.

The ACL urges that all petrol stations in Luxembourg should sell winter diesel, which can withstand temperatures of up to -15°C.